The ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi microchip, with built-in TCP/IP networking software, and microcontroller capability, produced by Espressif Systems [1] in Shanghai, China.

Jan 20, 2026 · With this in mind, in 2014, Espressif Systems released the incredibly tiny and inexpensive WiFi-enabled microcontroller – The ESP8266. It costs less than $3 and can monitor and control …

Browse ESP8266 serial wireless modules with built-in TCP/IP protocol stack. Ideal for smart home and IoT applications.

ESP8266 is a highly integrated Wi-Fi 4 SoC ideal for IoT projects.

Aug 5, 2024 · With the ESP8266, you can control inputs and outputs as you would do with an Arduino, but with Wi-Fi capabilities. This means you can bring your projects online, which is great for home …

Oct 26, 2025 · Unveiling the SoC that Connected the Maker World. The ESP8266 is a SoC (System-on-Chip) that combines a 32-bit Tensilica L106 processor, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n support, and flash …

Oct 23, 2025 · What is the ESP8266? The ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi microchip developed by Espressif Systems. It has a built-in TCP/IP stack and microcontroller unit (MCU), which makes it …

With built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, adequate processing power, and multiple GPIO pins, this microcontroller can handle everything from simple sensor readings to complex web server operations.

It lets you write sketches, using familiar Arduino functions and libraries, and run them directly on ESP8266, with no external microcontroller required.

Apr 15, 2025 · The ESP8266 is a low-cost, powerful System-on-Chip (SoC) microcontroller developed by Espressif Systems. It is widely used in IoT projects, smart home automation, and embedded …